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IMPORTANT DATES
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Thursday, May 23 -
3rd Grade Multiplication Baseball Tournament, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 31 -
Grade cards available in Skyward Family Access
Thursday, August 8 - Meet Your Teacher Night, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12 - Breakfast with Mom, Kdg. - 3rd, 7:30-8:15
Friday, Sept. 13 -
Breakfast with Mom,
4th & 5th, 7:30-8:15
Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Conferences - 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26th - Conferences - 12-8
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Mission :
The mission of Maize USD 266 is to inspire students to discover their potential through connecting, learning and leading.
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The Pray-Woodman Way
May 23, 2013
Volume 19, Issue 9
Pray-Woodman Elementary 
605 W. Central
Maize, KS 67101
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A Note from Nils...
Site Council: Two parents are still needed to serve on the PWS Site Council. The Site Council meets 4-5 times a year in the evening. This group of staff members and parents provides guidance for school policies and procedures and plans the annual Crunch, Munch & Read Night. If you are interested in being on Site Council, please contact me at ngabrielson@usd266.com or 721-0902.
PWX Summer Readiing and Math: Your child will bring home information on this newly introduced summer program. We would encourage your child to participate and even submit more than one entry for each program. Additional forms can be found on the PWS website at www.usd266.com. These programs are a great way for your child to keep his or her math and reading skill sharp over the summer.
Staff Update : The following staff members will be leaving PWS.
*Liz Charles (3rd Grade)-Moving to MES
*Debbie Doern (3rd Grade) -Moving to MES
*Mariah McDowell (3rd Grade)-Moving to MES
*Kesha Peters (3rd Grade)-Moving to MES
*Kristen Harding (5th Grade)-Moving to the Kansas City area
*Paula Carpenter (PBS)-Moving to Cheney
We would like to thank all of these fine educators for all of the awesome things that they have done for our students and our school. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.
The following staff members will be coming to PWS for the 2013-2014 school year
*Christy Paul (Kindergarten)-Coming from MES
*Tracey Darbonne (Kindergarten)-Coming from MES
*Ashley Burdick (Kindergarten0-Coming from VES
*Whitney Shively (Kindergarten)-Coming from Payne Elementary in Wichita
*Brenda Doonan (PBS)-Coming from MES
We would like to welcome these outstanding teachers to PWS, and we are looking forward to a great year
Jeanne Hunsaker (4th Grade) will be moving to 5th Grade next year.
****Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August!!
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We would like to thank all the TLC parents who provided goodies and surprises for us this school year. We have enjoyed the snacks and small gifts throughout the year! A big thank you to Elizabeth DeMoss for organizing the parent volunteers this year!
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We have accumulated a huge amount of lost and found items including a lot of prescription glasses. Lost items are placed outside the cafeteria except for glasses are in the office. Any items left after the last day of school will be donated to charity.
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 Pray-Woodman Meet Your Teacher Night will be Thursday, August 8th, 2013. Presentations will be at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Each presentation will be the same. Families are invited to attend one of the presentations. Come and meet your teacher, bring school supplies and sign up for conference times. Other important dates for 2013-14:Tuesday, August 13 -First Day of School for 2nd -5th, Kdg A-M Wednesday, August 14 - First Day of School for Kdg N-Z Thursday, Sept. 12 - 7:30-Breakfast with Mom (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) Friday, Sept. 13 -7:30-Breakfast with Mom (4th & 5th Grade) Thursday, Sept. 19 - Individual Pictures Sept. 25-26- Conferences (Sept. 27-No School - Conference Comp Day) Wednesday, Oct. 30 - 2:45 - Fall Parties Thursday, Jan. 23 - Breakfast with Dad (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) Friday, Jan. 24 - Breakfast with Dad (4th & 5th Grade) Thursday, Jan. 30 - Group Pictures Thursday, Feb. 13 - 2:45 Valentine Parties Feb. 19-20 - Conferences (Feb. 21-No School - Conference Comp Day) |
ARRIVAL - All day Kindergarten, A.M. Kindergarten, 2-5th Grades should arrive at 8:25 a.m. The bell rings at 8:35 a.m. and students are considered tardy after this time. P.M. Kindergarten may arrive at 12:35 p.m. Kindergarten students are tardy after 12:40 p.m.
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY - AM Kindergarten will dismiss at 11:25 a.m. All day Kindergarten, PM Kindergarten, 2nd - 5th grades dismiss at 3:05 p.m.
REGULAR RELEASE TIME - AM Kindergarten releases at 11:35 a.m. PM Kindergarten and 2-5th grades release at 3:45 p.m.
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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 2013-14
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Some changes are coming for next year's enrollment process. In order for the Transportation Department to have more time to set up bus routes, we are going to have two phases of enrollment.
On June 13, 2013, the Family Access online enrollment portal will be opened on the district web page, www.usd266.com
. You will receive a letter containing your Family Access login and password. Using the login information in the letter, you will fill out all of your 2013-14 transportation form on a secured
s ite for each of your students. Due to state requirements, ALL parents must provide this information to our Transportation Department regardless of whether your student will be riding the bus. This portion of the enrollment process will need to be completed by July 6.
On July 5, 2013, you will receive a second letter giving you instructions on how to complete the 2013-14 enrollment process. You will be asked to provide demographic information about your family and answer a series of questions for each of your students. This portion of the enrollment process will need to be completed by July 19.
You will also have the ability to pay your fees online using your credit card or you will be able to mail in a check for your student's enrollment fees. Families who qualify for free and reduced lunches and complete the Waiver of Confidentiality form (back page of the free/reduced application) will have their fees waived if approved. The free and reduced lunch application will be available on the district web page after July 16, 2013. If you believe you will qualify for free and reduced lunches, please complete the enrollment information. Print and mail your free/reduced application to the Educational Support Center but do not submit your payment until your application has been processed.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may come to the district's Educational Support Center, 11611 W. 49th St. North, between July 8-18 during normal business hours to log in and complete the enrollment process. The office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the summer months.
Questions? Please send an e-mail to enrollment@usd266.com and a district representative will contact you.
Know someone new to the district who needs to enroll? One-Stop Enrollment for students new to the district will be held on August 2 at Maize High School from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. To save time during One Stop Enrollment, parents new to the district will be able to pre-enroll by going to the district website, www.usd266.com and clicking on the New Student Pre-Registration link in the Quick Links section of the home page.
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LIBRARY NEWS... by Sheryl Connell
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Thankfully, winter is finally over and perhaps you have had a chance to plant some flowers and vegetables to enjoy this su mmer. I am thrilled that our students were still excited about getting plants for their boxtops even though they had to keep them inside for so long. Thank you again for participating in this annual library Earth Day project which helped us earn about $1300 while learning the importance of plants to the health of our planet.
SRC INFO - Ms. Connell will be happy to email you a picture of your student if they received an SRC award at the assembly. Please email her at sconnell@usd266.com.
Last week's Battle of the Books preliminary rounds were some of the best competitions we've ever had at Pray-Woodman. These students had read the books and "knew their stuff". Due to fewer upper-grade teams this year, the 4th and 5th grades competed against each other; and it was no easy feat for the 5th grade teams to defeat two 4th grade teams consisting of Adelyn Heuer, Alexa Meyer, Raul Gerhardus, Rachel Meeker, Jeanine Lopez, Amanda Branom, Mike Miller, Kye Scheufler, Olivia Henderson, and Emma Laughary.
The finalist teams for Battle of the Books continued to show their knowledge and confidence in front a large crowd of students, teachers and parents on May 21st. The 1st place winning team for third grade consisted of Aiden Werner, Allison Clendening, Andy Son and Bella Boulanger; 1st place team for the 4th-5th competition was Alexander Pham, Audrey Farrell, Jonah Clevenger, Sophia Buzard, Devon Gassmann. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this fun, reading competition.
I hope we have even more participants next year. If you want to get an early start on the list for next year, it is listed below:
Battle of the Books List 2013-2014
- Close to Famous by Joan Bauer
- America is Under Attack: September 11, 2011: The Day the Towers Fell by Don Brown
- Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
- True.....Sort Of by Katherine Hannigan
- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
- Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
- The Summer of Hammers and Angels by Shannon Wiersbitzky
- Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin
- Shark Life by Peter Benchley
- The Breaker Boys by Pat Hughes
- The Dragon's Eye by Dugald A. Steer
- Profiles in Sports Courage by Ken Rappoport
- Boxes for Katje by Canace Flemming
- So B. It A Novel by Sarah Weeks
- Animals in the House by Shelia Keenan
- It Only Looks Easy by Pamela Curtis Swallow
- Animal House and Iz by Betty Hicks
- Clever Ali by Gail De Marcken
- Showoff by Gordon Korman
- Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos
- The Wump World by Bill Peet
- Navigating Early by Claire VanderPoole
- A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
- Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire A. Nivola
- The A+ Custodian by Louise Borden
- Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey
- Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinnelli
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- Lowji Discovers America by Candace Fleming
- Who Was Claude Monet? by Ann Waldron
Multiple copies of these books will be available for checkout from the PWS library in August. Most of them should be available for summer reading at your public library.
For more information on Wichita Public Library's summer reading program check out this websight: http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us/Programs/Kids.htm
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 Click here for more information about the Rock Star Music Camp that Mrs. Swedberg is holding through the Maize Rec.
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Third Grade is proud to announce our 3rd Grade Spelling Bee winners! First place was Carter Salsbury. Second place was Reese Martins and third place was Brooklyn Forrest. Congratulations!
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PWS "WE ARE ALL STARS" TALENT SHOW
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to download the DVD order form for the talent show.
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5th GRADE SEND-OFF ACTIVITIES
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The 5th grade students enjoyed a fun-filled day of games and food to celebrate their send-off to middle school!
A big thank you to Mrs. Scribner and numerous parents for your hard work and planning!
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Mr. Dome, Mr. Gabrielson and Ms. Connell
passing out popsicles in the horseless carriage
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Wednesday, May 22nd, the staff and students enjoyed our SRC assemblies to watch the students who received awards for their SRC reading this year. Everyone enjoyed popsicles on the lawn afterwards.
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Mr. Johnson, gifted teacher, agreed to have his head and beard shaved if any of his students surpassed the SRC school-wide goal of 1300 points. Jeannine got over 2000 points!
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER...by Dr. B.J. Wells and Joey Buresh
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With summer almost upon us, children spend a lot more time outside so it is a perfect time to go over personal safety or "stranger danger" with your child. Summer tutor lists have been have been made available  to your child's teacher so you can request a list from them if needed. There are also lists available in the office. Have a great summer!
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:
April
2nd Grade:
Angelica & Zach (Andrus)
Okechukwu & Kristen (Eikelman)
Brady & Amelia (Hinson)
Tyler & Nathalia (Hobbs)
3rd Grade:
Reece & Paige (Charles)
Tristian & Ally (Doern)
Brandon & Brooklyn (Ewert)
Kamden & Madelynn (McDowell)
Brooke & Austin (Schweikert)
Carter & Rheagan (Weis)
Marissa & Carter (Wiltse)
4th Grade:
Alexis & Nathan (Carter)
Parker & Jaden (Hay)
Gabriel & Paige (Hunsaker)
Gavin & Annjolee (May)
Hunter & Shivani (Palmer)
Diana & Brandon (Ramey)
Rylan & Alana (Runck)
Jamie & Cassie (Whitson)
5th Grade:
Bailey & Terrin (Christian)
Bailey & Luca (Harding)
Taylor & Noah (Morrow)
Hailey & Keighan (Pfaff)
Mary-Alice & McKenna (Scott)
Kaitlynn & Nicki (Scribner)
Alyssia & Dennis (Tice)
Alicen & Avery (Wiechman)
May
2nd Grade:
Chase & Miranda (Andrus)
Hayley & Mario (Eikelman)
Aleah & Easton (Hinson)
Maggie & Jackson (Hobbs)
3rd Grade:
Mark & Lainey (Charles)
Connor & Sally (Doern)
Faith & Dylan (Ewert)
Samantha & Jordan (McDowell)
Hailey & Maria (Peters)
Bradley & Dylan (Peters)
Matt & Abigail (Schweikert)
Hadley & Camden (Weis)
Nehemiah & Reagan (Wiltse)
4th Grade:
Matt & Gabriella (Carter)
T.J. & Caytlin (Hay)
Mason & Eden (Hunsaker)
Elijah & Adelyn (May)
Braden & Bailey (Palmer)
Brian & Katie (Ramey)
Neena, Breanna & Kylee (Runck)
Madilyn & Ethan (Whitson)
5th Grade:
Megan & Orlando (Christian)
Logan & Devon (Harding)
Nick & Lexi (Morrow)
Bella & Preston (Scott)
Noah & Cole (Tice)
Cam & Hayley (Wiechman)
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